Any Precision riffle in 7.62x39?

[Mystic Precision]

If you want less cost in precision shooting, consider the 223 in all its many wonderful flavors.

If you want a 30cal, the 30PPC (what you are asking about) is a bit small in case volume. Better to build a 30BR and enjoy some spectacular performance.

If you want a mag fed rifle, the 223 is going to be very hard to beat for low cost, and very good LR performance.

There are no precision 7.62X39 rifles cause the case capacity is not ideal nor is the case shape for mag feeding. Got a barrel made up, put it on the Savage and it delivered exactly what you would expect... nothing spectacular but alot of fun.

But if itty bitty groups is the goal, there are far better options for the same investment.

Jerry

 

[Suther]

By the time you spend the money hand rolling some good 7.62x39, you are barely saving anything (just some powder) vs 308, so i don't see the point unless you don't want the recoil?

Cheap surplus ammo won't get you precision rifle accuracy, no matter how much you spend on the rifle.

 

[Michael Dempster]

SKS + Tapco stock = Precision rifle, ask anyone.

 

[kodiakjack]

- I am happy i am not crazy lol many thing the same way

Oh don't be mislead! You're DEFINITELY crazy. But at least you're in good company here

 

[Red Bison]

I have a savage scout in 7.62x39. It is an extremely fun plinker. I typicly shoot it out to 240yards and it sure puts a smile on my face.

Its not super loud, very cheap to shoot, and has a decent little kick to it. Its funny how little kick there is from an SKS but a bolt gun with same caliber is a tad louder and more violent. I can shoot about a 3" group at a 100 yards with it. I use the iron sights on it, so I can't tell you if its the rifle or me shooting like that.

Any hoo, you can probably find the savage for about 6-700$.

I have it too. I wanted the .308, but when I brought it home from the LGS, it turned out to be 7.62x39, and I decided to keep it.
It's fun, but I haven't really put it to the test yet. I use irons too.

 

[JEC]

I believe there is no reason to think a 7.62 X 39 can not be made to shoot well. A buddy did a 30-30 bolt build in which I suspect the powder capacity is close to the same as '39 ... I have a pic of 5 consecutive (5 shot) groups he shot at 100m which agg'd 0.311. Best group on that target set was 0.263. No reason to think the '39 would not give similar performance.
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[lucsergerie]

- I just get a Accuracy international Remington 700 in .223 problem solve

 

[Mike112288]

223. Reloading? 308. Done. Like. Dinner.

 

[Brutus]

SKS + Tapco stock = Precision rifle, ask anyone.

That is funny.
Went to a very regular but informal 1000 yard shoot. One kid showed up with this exact formula you mention right here.
Despite his choosing of the closest and large 400 yard targets and three of us spotting for him with very good optics, NIL results.

He never showed up again.

 

[Brutus]

I believe there is no reason to think a 7.62 X 39 can not be made to shoot well. A buddy did a 30-30 bolt build in which I suspect the powder capacity is close to the same as '39 ... I have a pic of 5 consecutive (5 shot) groups he shot at 100m which agg'd 0.311. Best group on that target set was 0.263. No reason to think the '39 would not give similar performance.
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At what distance, and do you believe it to be comparable to anything that actually is regularly used in 100 and 200 yard bench rest comps?

So who makes match quality brass in 7.62x39?

And match bullet seating dies in this chambering? :smokingcrack:

 

[JEC]

At what distance, and do you believe it to be comparable to anything that actually is regularly used in 100 and 200 yard bench rest comps?
So who makes match quality brass in 7.62x39?
And match bullet seating dies in this chambering? :smokingcrack:

First, I expect not much will outperform the 6PPC at those distances as far as SBR competion is concerned. What I said was there is no reason to believe the '39 cannot be made to shoot well. I suspect many think the 30-30 is not an "accuracy" cartridge, but my friend demonstrated it is capable in the sub 0.3MOA range. Still no reason to think it can't be done.
My buddy did not use "match grade" brass for his 30-30. No reason to believe it is needed for the '39. Yes, it would take some sorting and careful prep, but quite doable.
Match seating dies are pretty easy...just run the reamer into a $50.00 30cal Wilson in-line seater blank.
Oh, what was "smokingcrack" thingy?

 

[JEC]

Here is the 30-30 set. No reason to believe the '39 could not be made to shoot as well.

 

[Craftsman]

Here is the 30-30 set. No reason to believe the '39 could not be made to shoot as well.

Nice!

 

[beltfed]

At what distance, and do you believe it to be comparable to anything that actually is regularly used in 100 and 200 yard bench rest comps?

Why does it need to be compared to something used in benchrest?
I know some benchers are probably going to be flabbergasted by this, but there are some very good shooters out there that just don't care about that sport.
A short, light accurate bolt gun that has the ability to use cheap, plentiful surplus ammo - what's not to love?

So who makes match quality brass in 7.62x39?

Lapua

And match bullet seating dies in this chambering? :smokingcrack:

Any of the brands will custom fit dies to suit.
Point is, while some of you can hack on 7.62x39 all you want, you can't deny it is the parent cartridge to one of, if not the most accurate cartridge out there, the 6PPC.


'Ganderite' has a cool little build he put together here:
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/776009-Range-Report-8-different-7-62x39

 

[JEC]

Beltfed makes a good point ... there are a lot of good shooters that have no interest in competition...and not just lack of interest, but the financial resources to run in that track.

 

[AP]

Why does it need to be compared to something used in benchrest?
I know some benchers are probably going to be flabbergasted by this, but there are some very good shooters out there that just don't care about that sport.
A short, light accurate bolt gun that has the ability to use cheap, plentiful surplus ammo - what's not to love?



Lapua



Any of the brands will custom fit dies to suit.
Point is, while some of you can hack on 7.62x39 all you want, you can't deny it is the parent cartridge to one of, if not the most accurate cartridge out there, the 6PPC.


'Ganderite' has a cool little build he put together here:
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/776009-Range-Report-8-different-7-62x39

FWIW.....Ganderite is a very annoying man!! He is constantly going around disproving what the rest of us know is fact.

 

[emerson]

Solution to a problem that doesn't exist. Lots of better developed for the 308/7.62x51 family. Why reinvent the wheel?

 

[JEC]

Wildcatting is as much about making something different as it is about something that is going to be more accurate. As previously mentioned, I believe it is possible to make almost any cartridge shoot well (but maybe the 30 Carbine is an exception ).

 

[peterdobson]

Like the 7.62X39 with .30 cal bullets idea but would use lighter than 150 grain, say 115 gr Berger or other. Would be fun project.

Best regards,

Peter

 

[FirearmsEnthusiast]

Like the 7.62X39 with .30 cal bullets idea but would use lighter than 150 grain, say 115 gr Berger or other. Would be fun project.

Best regards,

Peter

Darn, just when I was not looking for another project...maybe a 7.62x39 based "precision" AR-15 project, to run in parallel with the amazing 26 inch Varmatch AR barrel that Peter sold me last year, and that ATRS built into an amazing set-up last summer!